Patents by Inventor Gary Robert Allen
Gary Robert Allen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20150276546Abstract: A method of determining a modified spectral content of a light emitting diode (LED) light engine includes separating spectral data from the LED light engine into at least two spectral component bands, calculating respective efficacies for each of the at least two spectral components, simulating a first LED spectral component for a predetermined peak position and intensity, modifying spectral data from an existing LED to match a predetermined peak wavelength, applying factorial design-of-experiment techniques to the simulated first LED spectral component and the modified spectral data to obtain a selection of spectra, and selecting a spectrum from the results of the applying step, wherein the selected spectrum includes characteristics of the modified spectral content. The method includes the step of producing a LED light engine/electronic driver combination having the selected spectrum. A non-transitory medium having computer executable instructions is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Kevin Jeffrey BENNER, Gary Robert ALLEN, Ashfaqul i. CHOWDHURY
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Publication number: 20150270451Abstract: Heavily phosphor loaded LED packages having higher stability and a method for increasing the stability of heavily phosphor loaded LED packages. A silicone overlayer is provided on the phosphor silicone blend layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Ashfaqul Islam CHOWDHURY, Gary Robert ALLEN, Dengke CAI
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Publication number: 20150168606Abstract: Provided is a micro-lens lightguide structure including a lightguide base resin layer. Also included is a nano-filler composite layer configured for overlaying the base resin, wherein the nano-filler includes a micro-lens pattern formed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Dengke CAI, Gary Robert ALLEN, Thomas CLYNNE, Jiawei LI
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Publication number: 20150109758Abstract: LED based lamps are disclosed. In an embodiment, an LED based lamp includes a concave optical diffuser, a concave neodymium-doped glass bulb, a reflector, a printed circuit board that includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to emit light, and a heat sink body. The concave optical diffuser has a first interior volume, and the concave neodymium-doped glass bulb is positioned within the first interior volume. The neodymium-doped glass bulb defines a second interior volume, and both the reflector and the printed circuit board are positioned within the second interior volume. The reflector includes a sloped annular wall with an inner reflective surface and an outer reflective surface, and a bottom portion of the reflector is connected to the printed circuit board. The heat sink is thermally connected to the printed circuit board and to the reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Gary Robert ALLEN, Dengke CAI, Thomas CLYNNE, David C. DUDIK, Jenna Marie NOVAK, Benjamin Lee YODER
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Publication number: 20150103529Abstract: Methods and materials capable of controlling the type and relative amounts of reflectance (e.g., specular vs. diffusive reflection) in reflective coatings, especially for inclusion in a lighting fixture or other lighting source. A method of forming a reflective coating on a substrate includes applying to the substrate a precursor material that comprises a cross-linkable binder resin, a cross-linking agent, and scattering pigment particles. The pigment particles are predominantly at or near an outer surface of the applied precursor material. Thereafter, the applied precursor material undergoes a single or multistep cure to form the reflective coating by cross-linking the binder resin. The cure energy level and duration inhibit migration of the pigment particles and/or the binder resin in the applied precursor material so that the pigment particles remain predominantly at or near an outer surface of the reflective coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Dengke CAI, Gary Robert ALLEN, Matthew A. BUGENSKE, Martin Norman HASSINK, Cherian JACOB, Christopher Henry WILSON
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Publication number: 20150030764Abstract: Processes for recovering inorganic powder materials from polymer-based coating compositions used to deposit a polymer-based coating. The process includes combining a polymer precursor, first solvent, and inorganic powder material to form a suspension, and applying the suspension to a substrate to form a layer. At least a portion of the suspension that did not adhere to the substrate is then collected. Residual portions of the first solvent and polymer precursor are at least partially removed from this portion of the suspension to yield a crude inorganic powder material comprising a residual portion of the inorganic powder and optionally a partially-cured polymer precursor, the latter of which can be removed by treating the crude inorganic powder material with a second solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Dengke CAI, Gary Robert ALLEN, Thomas CLYNNE
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Patent number: 8864346Abstract: The present subject matter is directed to a system and method for producing a batwing light distribution. A lens is illuminated with a light source, preferably an LED, and the lens is configured to internally reflect a portion of the illuminating light back in a direction generally opposite to the initial illumination direction. Another portion of the light from the light source may pass through other lens surfaces but may also be reflected back past the light source with a reflector positioned on the other side of the lens from the light source. The light source may be mounted on a frame so as to obscure light therefrom from view.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Benjamin Lee Yoder, Gary Robert Allen
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Patent number: 8864339Abstract: A lighting device that uses one or more LEDs, an optical element (e.g., diffuser), and a heat sink to provide thermal management is provided. The overall shape of the lighting device, particularly the heat sink, can be configured to imitate the appearance of a traditional incandescent candelabra lamp. One or more features are also provided to assist with the conduction of heat away from the LED(s) and to the heat sink. The lighting device can provide improved lumen output and light distribution.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Anthony Michael Rotella, Gary Robert Allen, Benjamin Lee Yoder, David C. Dudik, Charles Leigh Huddleston, II, Thomas Alexander Knapp
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Patent number: 8829556Abstract: A large area, flexible, OLED assembly has improved thermal management by providing a metal cathode of increased thickness of at least 500 nm. A thermal heat sink trace may be used as alternative or in conjunction with the increased thickness cathode where the trace leads from a central region of the OLED toward a perimeter region, or by other backsheet thermal management designs. External heat sinking, for example to a plate, fixture, etc. may be additionally used or in conjunction with the increased thickness cathode and/or backsheet design to provide further thermal management.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Deeder Aurongzeb, James Michael Kostka, Gary Robert Allen
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Publication number: 20140160766Abstract: The present subject matter is directed to a system and method for producing a batwing light distribution. A lens is illuminated with a light source, preferably an LED, and the lens is configured to internally reflect a portion of the illuminating light back in a direction generally opposite to the initial illumination direction. Another portion of the light from the light source may pass through other lens surfaces but may also be reflected back past the light source with a reflector positioned on the other side of the lens from the light source. The light source may be mounted on a frame so as to obscure light therefrom from view.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Jeyachandrabose CHINNIAH, Benjamin Lee YODER, Gary Robert ALLEN
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Publication number: 20140070690Abstract: Embodiments of a lighting apparatus with a light source using one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) to generate light. In one embodiment, the lighting apparatus comprises a light diffusing assembly that generates an optical intensity profile consistent with incandescent lamps. The light diffusing assembly comprises an envelope and a reflector element having frusto-conical member and an aperture element disposed therein. The lighting apparatus can also comprise a heat dissipating assembly with a plurality of heat dissipating elements disposed radially about the envelope. In one example, the heat dissipating elements are spaced apart from the envelope to promote convective heat dissipation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: GE Lighting Solutions LLCInventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Ashfaqul Islam Chowdhury, Gary Robert Allen, Jeremias Anthony Martins, Anthony Rotella
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Publication number: 20140063798Abstract: A lighting device that uses one or more LEDs, an optical element (e.g, diffuser), and a heat sink to provide thermal management is provided. The overall shape of the lighting device, particularly the heat sink, can be configured to imitate the appearance of a traditional incandescent candelabra lamp. One or more features are also provided to assist with the conduction of heat away from the LED(s) and to the heat sink. The lighting device can provide improved lumen output and light distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Anthony Michael Rotella, Gary Robert Allen, Benjamin Lee Yoder, David C. Dudik, Charles Leigh Huddleston, II, Thomas Alexander Knapp
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Patent number: 8608347Abstract: Embodiments of a lighting apparatus with a light source using one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) to generate light. In one embodiment, the lighting apparatus comprises a light diffusing assembly that generates an optical intensity profile consistent with incandescent lamps. The light diffusing assembly comprises an envelope and a reflector element having frusto-conical member and an aperture element disposed therein. The lighting apparatus can also comprise a heat dissipating assembly with a plurality of heat dissipating elements disposed annularly about the envelope. In one example, the heat dissipating elements are spaced apart from the envelope to promote convective heat dissipation.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: GE Lighting Solutions LLCInventors: Jeyachandrabose Chinniah, Ashfaqul Islam Chowdhury, Gary Robert Allen, Jeremias Anthony Martins, Anthony Rotella
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Publication number: 20130279174Abstract: Methods are provided for forming a reflective coating by applying a precursor material onto the substrate; soft curing the precursor material at a first curing energy level; and thereafter, hard curing the precursor material at a second curing energy level having a higher amount of energy than the first curing energy level to form the reflective coating. Other methods are provided for forming a reflective coating a surface of a plastic substrate by heating the surface of the plastic substrate to a deposition temperature, applying a polymeric resin onto the heated surface, and crosslinking the polymeric resin to form the reflective coating. The polymeric resin can include a cross-linkable powder, a cross-linker, and a pigment, with the deposition temperature being about 10° C. or greater than the melting point of the cross-linkable binder. Lighting apparatus formed from such methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Dengke CAI, Gary Robert ALLEN, Ashfaqul I. CHOWDHURY, Jeyachandrabose CHINNIAH
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Patent number: 8506105Abstract: An apparatus is provided including at least one electronic component. The apparatus also includes an enclosure enclosing the at least one electronic component. The enclosure includes at least one wall defined by a membrane. The apparatus further includes a piezoelectric actuator that is fixed at a first end and rigidly attached to the membrane at a second end. Application of alternating current to the piezoelectric actuator generates a pulsating mechanical deformation of the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Generla Electric CompanyInventors: Rajdeep Sharma, Stanton Earl Weaver, Jr., Glenn Howard Kuenzler, Mehmet Arik, Gary Robert Allen, Jeffrey Marc Nall
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Publication number: 20130201680Abstract: Embodiments of a lamp are described that use light emitting diodes (LEDs) to generate an intensity distribution that is consistent with incandescent lamps. In one embodiment, the lamp comprises a diffuser having a spheroid geometry with a light reflective upper portion and a light transmissive lower portion. The lamp also includes a thermal management system with a plurality of optically active heat dissipating elements disposed annularly about the diffuser. In one example, the heat dissipating elements are spaced apart from the diffuser to promote convective heat dissipation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Gary Robert Allen, Jeremias Anthony Martins, Ashfaqul Islam Chowdhury, Jeyachandrabose Chinniah
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Publication number: 20130056783Abstract: A large area, flexible, OLED assembly has improved thermal management by providing a metal cathode of increased thickness of at least 500 nm. A thermal heat sink trace may be used as alternative or in conjunction with the increased thickness cathode where the trace leads from a central region of the OLED toward a perimeter region, or by other backsheet thermal management designs. External heat sinking, for example to a plate, fixture, etc. may be additionally used or in conjunction with the increased thickness cathode and/or backsheet design to provide further thermal management.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Deeder Aurongzeb, James Michael Kostka, Gary Robert Allen
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Publication number: 20130021794Abstract: Embodiments of a lighting apparatus with a light source using one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) to generate light. In one embodiment, the lighting apparatus comprises a light diffusing assembly that generates an optical intensity profile consistent with incandescent lamps. The light diffusing assembly comprises an envelope and a reflector element having frusto-conical member and an aperture element disposed therein. The lighting apparatus can also comprise a heat dissipating assembly with a plurality of heat dissipating elements disposed annularly about the envelope. In one example, the heat dissipating elements are spaced apart from the envelope to promote convective heat dissipation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: JEYACHANDRABOSE CHINNIAH, Ashfaqul Islam Chowdhury, Gary Robert Allen, Jeremias Anthony Martins, Anthony Rotella
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Patent number: 8356918Abstract: A light distribution assembly includes an electrodeless HID light source providing emitted light along substantially first and second hemispherical zones. A first optical element redirects a portion of light from the first hemispherical zone into a first desired direction in the second hemispherical zone. A second optical element redirects at least a portion of light within the second hemispherical zone. Other optical elements may be added to tailor the light distribution. Various combinations of these components may be used to create the desired illumination pattern.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gary Robert Allen, Viktor Karoly Varga, David C. Dudik
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Patent number: D732709Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Gary Robert Allen, Zhiyong Wang, Jian Li, Jinlin Cao, Michael MacDonald